Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
marginata, sanderiana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Aphids
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
ARISAEMA dracontium
Common Name
Nutmeg
Green Dragon
In Hindi
जायफल
Arisaema dracontium
In German
Muskatnuss
Arisaema dracontium
In French
noix de muscade
Arisaema dracontium
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Arisaema dracontium
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Arisaema dracontium
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Arisaema dracontium
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Arisaema dracontium
In Latin
nutmeg
Arisaema dracontium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Myrteae
Arisaemateae
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Nutmeg and Green Dragon
Wondering what are the properties of Nutmeg and Green Dragon? We provide you with everything About Nutmeg and Green Dragon. Nutmeg doesn't have thorns and Green Dragon doesn't have thorns. Also Nutmeg does not have fragrant flowers. Nutmeg has allergic reactions like Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache and Pollen and Green Dragon has allergic reactions like Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache and Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Nutmeg and Green Dragon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Green Dragon
Season and care of Nutmeg and Green Dragon is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Green Dragon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Green Dragon season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Green Dragon is Loam while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Green Dragon is Acidic, Neutral.
Nutmeg and Green Dragon Physical Information
Nutmeg and Green Dragon physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Green Dragon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Green Dragon are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Green Dragon flower color: Green
- Green Dragon leaf color: Green
Care of Nutmeg and Green Dragon
Care of Nutmeg and Green Dragon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Green Dragon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Green Dragon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.